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Western Mining CoSHSE:601168 +0.14%79 EV-to-FCF is 1,993.01 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 16833% above its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601168 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Metals & Mining companies, Western Mining Co ranks worse than 99.33% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Western Mining Co's Enterprise Value is ¥117,653 Mil.
Western Mining Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥59 Mil. Therefore, Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 1,993.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601168'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -342.8 Med: 11.77 Max: 1995.83
Current: 1993.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Western Mining Co was 1995.83. The lowest was -342.80. And the median was 11.77.
SHSE:601168's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 99.33% of 449
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.81
vs SHSE:601168: 1993.01
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Western Mining Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Western Mining Co's share price for today is ¥36.91.
Western Mining Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥1.852.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Western Mining Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Western Mining Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Western Mining Co EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Western Mining Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥117,653 Mil.
Western Mining Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥59 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) has a EV-to-FCF of 1,993.01 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Western Mining Co and its competitors. This is 16833% above median its historical median of 11.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #446 out of 449 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Western Mining Co's current EV-to-FCF of 1,993.01 is 16833% above median its 10-year median of 11.77. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.81. Western Mining Co's value of 1,993.01 is 10495.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #446 out of 449 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mining Co's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #446 out of 449 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Western Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.81. Western Mining Co's value of 1,993.01 is 10495.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 18.81, Western Mining Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.81, based on 449 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Mining Co's current EV-to-FCF of 1,993.01 is 10495.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Western Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Mining Co's current EV-to-FCF is 1,993.01, which is 16833% above median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.09, compared to a current price of ¥36.91 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 1,993.01, which is 16833% above median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 10495.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 18.81. Western Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168), the current EV-to-FCF is 1,993.01 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥36.91 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.09.
GuruFocus considers Western Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601168:
EV-to-FCF: 1,993.01 (16833% above median its 10-year median of 11.77)
GF Value™: ¥23.09 vs. price of ¥36.91 (59.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10495.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#446 of 449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Mining Co Ltd is a mining company mainly engaged in the comprehensive development of mineral resources in the western region of China. The company's business operations include mining, smelting, and trading of basic non-ferrous metals and ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. It is divided into four trading sectors: mining, smelting, trade, and finance.
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